Wincanton Race 6 - Betmgm Who Wants A Nine-Darter Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
ROYAL MER (1) has been going well this season with a 4000m handicap chase second at this track preceding an Exeter runner-up effort and a 16L third over 3200m at Hereford nineteen days ago. Leading player. JACK BLACK (3) showed plenty of ability last month recording a 5.5L second in a similar level 3200m handicap chase at Taunton. Can continue the progressive trend. Makes appeal. JOE COTTON (2) made the frame on five consecutive starts before a Windsor seventh tackling 4400m a month ago. Proven on heavy ground. Interesting. Course winner BEGIN THE LUCK (7) is a ten-year-old who has placed both outings this year including a Sedgefield third last week. Not discounted.

Jockey: Rian Corcoran
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last run finished third in a small field at Hereford on January 26 over 3200m, slow track; 16 len behind Mon Champion carrying 72.5kg at $2.60. Race before held ground to the line finished second of 11 starters at Exeter on January 9 over 3500m, 0.8 len behind Bonza Boy with 75kg at $8.50. Gets a chance to win. Ideally placed return to winning form.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 26/01/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Rian Corcoran | 72.5kg | 4:05.17 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/11 | 09/01/2026 | 24 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,600.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 75kg | 4:29.11 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 16/12/2025 | 263 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 75kg | 5:15.62 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 28/03/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Good | Jack Tudor | 75.5kg | 4:54.84 | 10-7-7 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 06/03/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 3917m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 73.5kg | 5:16.20 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 5:21.40 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/01/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 75.5kg | 5:22.49 | 8-5-3 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/12/2024 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 72.5kg | 4:28.49 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/11/2024 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,240.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 75.5kg | 4:49.55 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/10/2024 | 194 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 73kg | 4:15.32 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $7.00 |
| 99/6 | 19/04/2024 | 11 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $28,130.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 72.5kg | 4:12.35 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 29 days. Last outing settled back and ran on when finished seventh of 10 starters at Windsor on January 16 over 4400m, on slow going 45 len behind Officer Of State carrying 68kg at $6.50. The run before finished second of 7 runners at Windsor on January 1 over 4000m, 2.75 len behind Toothless carrying 71kg at $4. Continues to improve. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $39,590.00 | Windsor | 4425m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 68kg | 5:48.61 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 45.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 01/01/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 4:59.15 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/12/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Chad Bament | 67.5kg | 5:18.50 | 3-5-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/4 | 16/11/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,650.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 75.5kg | 5:10.26 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 29/10/2025 | 192 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,080.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 70kg | 5:26.32 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/04/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $30,440.00 | Plumpton | 3972m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 5:05.13 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/03/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Good | Rex Dingle | 68kg | 4:54.84 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,610.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 74kg | 5:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 31/01/2025 | 30 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $12,250.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Heavy | Lorcan Williams | 74.5kg | 5:24.01 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/01/2025 | 45 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Exeter | 3866m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 72kg | 5:18.79 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $2.38 |
| 2/6 | 17/11/2024 | 17 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 75.5kg | 5:36.24 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run sat on the pace then finished second of 7 runners at Taunton on January 17 over 3200m, 5.5 len behind Jaipaletemps with 75kg at $8.50. Start before finished fourth of 7 starters at Bangor-On-Dee on November 29 over 3500m, in the wet; 35 len behind Jour D'evasion with 73kg at $7. Progressing well this campaign. Sure to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | 49 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,540.00 | Taunton | 3229m | Good Soft | Charlie Todd | 75kg | 4:02.87 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 29/11/2025 | 32 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,750.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Heavy | Charlie Todd | 73kg | 4:38.89 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/10/2025 | 354 | MHDLE 4U | $15,460.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:49.04 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $6.00 |
| 0/5 | 08/11/2024 | 272 | HDLE 4U | $29,110.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 5:16.06 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/13 | 10/02/2024 | 28 | NHDLE 4U | $28,380.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/01/2024 | 31 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $27,220.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 3:58.90 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 13/12/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $6,350.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:21.17 | 11-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 57 days. Last run made ground from midfield; finished third in a small field at Uttoxeter on December 19 over 4000m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Largy Force carrying 66kg at $3.30. Start before pulled up at Ffos Las on October 28 over 5100m. Well placed to play a big role again.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/12/2025 | 52 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,130.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Heavy | Freddie Keighley | 66kg | 5:26.44 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $3.25 |
| 0/13 | 28/10/2025 | 53 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,870.00 | Ffos Las | 5129m | Soft | James Best | 71kg | 6:30.11 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 0/7 | 05/09/2025 | 217 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 5:52.49 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2025 | 98 | APP HDLE MDN 5U | $15,330.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | Soft | James Best | 71.5kg | 6:10.62 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/10/2024 | 28 | HDLE 4U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 4:46.55 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 126.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/09/2024 | 236 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:05.60 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 40.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/02/2024 | 302 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Bellharbour P2p | 4828m | Y | P A King | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/12 | 08/04/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Conor Ring
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing ran on from midfield; ran last in a small field at Hereford on January 26 over 3200m, on slow going 20 len behind Mon Champion with 73.5kg at $21. The run before finished eighth of 11 runners at Exeter on January 9 over 3500m, 36 len behind Bonza Boy with 75.5kg at $101. Hard to recommend on latest effort.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 26/01/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Conor Ring | 73.5kg | 4:05.17 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 09/01/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,600.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Good Soft | Conor Ring | 75.5kg | 4:29.11 | 2-9-8 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 3U | $50,870.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Soft | Conor Ring | 66kg | 4:59.78 | 1-8-8 | 0 |
| 52.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/11/2025 | 347 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 3:56.25 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 0/6 | 18/12/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,140.00 | Ludlow | 3211m | Good Soft | Ellis Collier | 77kg | 4:10.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 0/8 | 23/11/2024 | 24 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Adam Wedge | 68.5kg | 4:11.55 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/10/2024 | 17 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Heavy | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 4:15.32 | 5-5-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/10/2024 | 229 | HDLE HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 67kg | 3:44.03 | 8-10-10 | 0 |
| 50.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/3 | 27/02/2024 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,610.00 | Leicester | 3201m | Heavy | Harry Bannister | 74.5kg | 4:20.80 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.91 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2024 | 40 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 74.5kg | 4:02.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/12/2023 | 267 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 73.5kg | 4:12.83 | - | 0 |
| 19.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Harry Kimber
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up made some head-way from midfield; finished seventh of 10 runners at Exeter on November 23 over 3800m, 21 len behind Good Friday Fairy carrying 71.5kg at $12. Last start came from midfield; finished fourth of 7 starters at Taunton on January 17 over 3200m, 18 len behind Jaipaletemps with 75kg at $8.50. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/01/2026 | 55 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,540.00 | Taunton | 3229m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 75kg | 4:02.87 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 23/11/2025 | 162 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 71.5kg | 4:51.92 | 6-8-7 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/06/2025 | 13 | STPLE CL3 H 5 | $29,930.00 | Segre | 3800m | Good | Bryony Frost | 68kg | 4:42.10 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $1.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/06/2025 | 31 | STPLE CL4 H 5 | $26,410.00 | Landivisiau | 4200m | Good Soft | Bryony Frost | 67kg | 5:21.68 | - | 0 |
| 28.2L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2025 | 298 | STPLE CL4 H 5 | $26,640.00 | Pontchateau | 3400m | Good | Valentin Le Clerc | 64.5kg | 3:48.34 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/07/2024 | 252 | HDLE CL4 H 45 | $28,990.00 | Pompadour | 3400m | Soft | Anthony Beaudoire | 67kg | 4:04.30 | 7-3-4 | 0 |
| 32.9L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/10/2023 | 22 | STPLE CL4 CF 3 | $24,590.00 | Angouleme | 3800m | Soft | Kevin Nabet | 68kg | 5:03.00 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.4L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/10/2023 | 26 | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $42,620.00 | Cholet | 3400m | Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 67kg | 4:01.14 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.90 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2023 | 100 | HDLE CL4 CG 3 | $58,820.00 | Clairefontaine | 3400m | Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 66kg | 4:06.40 | 4-4-6 | 0 |
| 4.2L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/06/2023 | - | HDLE CL2 CG 3 | $90,310.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | Soft | Angelo Zuliani | 66kg | 3:29.23 | 3-9-6 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Robbie David
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 8 starters at Sedgefield on February 4 over 3900m, 15 len behind Mersey Street carrying 72kg at $7.50. The start before that; raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 11 runners at Lingfield on January 19 over 4000m, slow track; 16 len behind Gwennie May Jem with 71kg at $9. Fitness an issue. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/02/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3922m | Good Soft | Robbie David | 72kg | 5:08.47 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 19/01/2026 | 24 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Soft | Robbie David | 71kg | 5:22.24 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/12/2025 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Robbie David | 67.5kg | 5:14.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,510.00 | Taunton | 3621m | Good Firm | Robbie David | 72.5kg | 4:37.26 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/11/2025 | 45 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Robbie David | 66.5kg | 5:02.10 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/10/2025 | 121 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,110.00 | Stratford Avon | 3912m | Good | Robbie David | 71kg | 4:41.93 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/06/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,700.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Beau Morgan | 74kg | 5:11.38 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 38.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/05/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Robbie David | 68kg | 5:02.09 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 19/04/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Heavy | Robbie David | 71.5kg | 5:32.49 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 10/14 | 25/03/2025 | 84 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Robbie David | 75kg | 4:02.36 | 13-12-10 | 0 |
| 30.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/12/2024 | 3 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Robbie David | 73kg | 4:16.54 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.50 |